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    Winterize fresh water system

    Last winter I blew out all the fresh water lines with an air compressor and then ran RV anti-freeze into all the lines. I'm getting ready to winterize again soon. I was wondering if I really need the antifreeze if I'm blowing all the water out? It took several trips last year for the bad taste...
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    Running cable in interior

    I'm going to run a vga cable from the helm to the aft port cabinet on my 25. I bought nylon cable clamps and #8 - 1/4 stainless steel screws. My question is about the thickness of the fiberglass under the forward windows and under the port walk-step. How thick is the fiberglass in these areas...
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    25 Cruiser rode locker capacity

    Anyone know what the capacity is for the bow locker on a 25 cruiser? I'm looking to replace the anchor rode on my 25 cruiser with a new one. I have a Simpson-Lawrence Horizon 600 horizontal windlass, so I believe I need to use 1/2" 3 strand. I hope that I'll be able to fit 500-600' of rode so...
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    Empty filters in winter?

    I'm in the process of winterizing my boat. Thanks to all the brats who have shared their winterizing tips, it has really helped. One thing I didn't see covered was whether to run my outboards after doing the oil/filter and fuel filter changes. Do I want to run the motors so they fill up or...
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    Conserve fuel using one of twin outboards

    I plan to take a long trip next week and hope to stretch my fuel supply by using one of my twin 90's to push the boat at displacement speed while exploring some bays along the way. If I shut one engine down and chug along at 5-7 mph will I be doing any harm to the second engine by leaving it...
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